HELP: Check Engine Light - Gas Cap - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Clueless · 12-19-2016, 01:29 PM

Hey All!!
Totally brand new here and hope to get some help! I have a 2012 Chevy Camaro which has had little troubles - THANK GOD! I do have this one burning issue, shortly after I got the car it showed Check Engine Light. Apparently there was a recall J6350 Engine Control Module Reprogramming with SPS. It was under warranty so supposedly it was fixed. Seems this little issue continues to be a thorn in my side!

Last year around this same time that little light showed up again and the dealership told me it was my gas cap so supposedly they replaced it again under warranty. You'll never guess...here it is again and AGAIN they are saying check gas cap!!!

Of course no more warranty and they are suggesting they do a smoke test - WTH. I have read some others have had the same issue and to my knowledge after all tests are done still no resolution. HELP me save money any suggestions??

Clueless · 12-19-2016, 01:43 PM

Sorry second question: I have seen people post that they have reprogrammed their system and the check engine light has gone off..how do you do this?

Cenafan85 · 12-19-2016, 01:51 PM

https://lmgtfy.com/?q=Check+Engine+L...as+Cap+camaro5

kmarshall2121 · 12-19-2016, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cenafan85

https://lmgtfy.com/?q=Check+Engine+L...as+Cap+camaro5

Thats cute and all, but shes basically doing the same thing by asking people on this forum, which is here for that very reason, for help and experience. Dont have to make her feel stupid... Why are YOU on the forum?

Cenafan85 · 12-19-2016, 02:40 PM

I figured that the question had been asked before, so I searched the forum. Wasn't trying to make him feel stupid

Clueless · 12-19-2016, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the info btw Im a lady lol
I have read and reread the forum suggested and that is exactly what I am afraid of...extra money and no solution. Do you think the smoke test is worth the money $85.00 for starters?

Spec · 12-19-2016, 04:05 PM

What's the code/s you're getting? Without this information, it is hard to determine what the issue is.

redcoats1976 · 12-19-2016, 06:41 PM

id do the cheap thing first,another new gas cap and make sure it clicks once as its supposed to.as another camaro noob im not sure how to reset the system,im thinking along the lines of disconnecting the battery for 20 min. or so.perhaps someone else will chime in thats more knowledgeable.

Clueless · 12-20-2016, 08:08 AM

UPDATE: after speaking with some folks in my office who have a somewhat understanding of OBD's it was recommended I take the car to Autozone and get a FREE diagnosis then perhaps investigate those findings. The ODB showed a vapor canister was the issue. Upon further discussions with the clerk at Autozone I was told this indicator will not interfere with the functionality of the car but will come into play when I have to have an emissions test, required in my county. I asked him to turn off/reset the system's "check engine light." He explained to me that if I can go 50 - 80 miles without the check engine light coming on then I am fine and its just going to be a bother when it comes on. To answer the question above, yes you can disconnect your battery for 15-20 mins and it too will reset the check engine light.
I have a friend that works with engines at the GM plant and was also told that the sensors can malfunction in the cold weather. Funny this happened last December as well hmmm we might be on to something. SOOOO for now I have cancelled the smoke test and am watching the miles until the check engine light comes on again. Fingers crossed no time soon.
Always open to learning more about this issue, comments welcome.

Orange skid mark · 12-20-2016, 08:42 AM

Thanks for the update - you don't seem as clueless as your name.

2013ZL1FUN · 12-21-2016, 01:37 AM

First rule of Camaro5, Clueless, is to learn how to spell Camaro!

STUNNAH · 12-21-2016, 03:38 AM

If it's a recall issue there should be no question regarding warranty...You may have to raise a little hell with the service dept. manager or the gen. manager, but they should repair the problem without any cost to you...

Clueless · 12-21-2016, 08:26 AM

Thanks STUNNAH trust me I have no issue insisting on work that should be covered by warranty.

~ Orange Skid Mark,

I appreciate everyone help really I do. For now I am in the wait and see mode.
Have a Merry Christmas and stay safe.

CamaroFred · 12-21-2016, 10:11 AM

It was -22F the other day when I had to drive my son to the doctor.

No Check Engine Soon.

But my nose put out a lot of snot.

12-19-2016, 01:29 PM	#1
Clueless Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 7	HELP: Check Engine Light - Gas Cap Hey All!! Totally brand new here and hope to get some help! I have a 2012 Chevy Camaro which has had little troubles - THANK GOD! I do have this one burning issue, shortly after I got the car it showed Check Engine Light. Apparently there was a recall J6350 Engine Control Module Reprogramming with SPS. It was under warranty so supposedly it was fixed. Seems this little issue continues to be a thorn in my side! Last year around this same time that little light showed up again and the dealership told me it was my gas cap so supposedly they replaced it again under warranty. You'll never guess...here it is again and AGAIN they are saying check gas cap!!! Of course no more warranty and they are suggesting they do a smoke test - WTH. I have read some others have had the same issue and to my knowledge after all tests are done still no resolution. HELP me save money any suggestions??

12-19-2016, 01:51 PM	#3
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12-19-2016, 02:40 PM	#5
Cenafan85 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Roc NY Posts: 503	I figured that the question had been asked before, so I searched the forum. Wasn't trying to make him feel stupid __________________ 2014 Camaro BLK 2LS, MRT 2 exhaust,CAI,Anzo projector headlights,Morimoto HID,Aftermarket fog lights,RS tail lights, Strut tower brace.

12-20-2016, 08:42 AM	#10
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12-21-2016, 01:37 AM	#11
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12-19-2016, 01:43 PM	#2
Clueless Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 7	Sorry second question: I have seen people post that they have reprogrammed their system and the check engine light has gone off..how do you do this?

12-19-2016, 03:08 PM	#6
Clueless Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 7	Thanks for the info btw Im a lady lol I have read and reread the forum suggested and that is exactly what I am afraid of...extra money and no solution. Do you think the smoke test is worth the money $85.00 for starters?

12-19-2016, 04:05 PM	#7
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	What's the code/s you're getting? Without this information, it is hard to determine what the issue is.

12-19-2016, 06:41 PM	#8
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,924	id do the cheap thing first,another new gas cap and make sure it clicks once as its supposed to.as another camaro noob im not sure how to reset the system,im thinking along the lines of disconnecting the battery for 20 min. or so.perhaps someone else will chime in thats more knowledgeable.

12-20-2016, 08:08 AM	#9
Clueless Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 7	UPDATE: after speaking with some folks in my office who have a somewhat understanding of OBD's it was recommended I take the car to Autozone and get a FREE diagnosis then perhaps investigate those findings. The ODB showed a vapor canister was the issue. Upon further discussions with the clerk at Autozone I was told this indicator will not interfere with the functionality of the car but will come into play when I have to have an emissions test, required in my county. I asked him to turn off/reset the system's "check engine light." He explained to me that if I can go 50 - 80 miles without the check engine light coming on then I am fine and its just going to be a bother when it comes on. To answer the question above, yes you can disconnect your battery for 15-20 mins and it too will reset the check engine light. I have a friend that works with engines at the GM plant and was also told that the sensors can malfunction in the cold weather. Funny this happened last December as well hmmm we might be on to something. SOOOO for now I have cancelled the smoke test and am watching the miles until the check engine light comes on again. Fingers crossed no time soon. Always open to learning more about this issue, comments welcome.

12-21-2016, 03:38 AM	#12
STUNNAH "BEASTM*DE" Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,655 View My Garage	If it's a recall issue there should be no question regarding warranty...You may have to raise a little hell with the service dept. manager or the gen. manager, but they should repair the problem without any cost to you... __________________ Vengeance Racing Stage 1 Kit 575rwhp, 569 rwtq... Rims powder coated gloss black...BFG'S Comp 2 A/S... Dual 10" Kicker Comp S Subs 1200w...

12-21-2016, 08:26 AM	#13
Clueless Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 7	Thanks STUNNAH trust me I have no issue insisting on work that should be covered by warranty. ~ Orange Skid Mark, I appreciate everyone help really I do. For now I am in the wait and see mode. Have a Merry Christmas and stay safe.

12-21-2016, 10:11 AM	#14
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	It was -22F the other day when I had to drive my son to the doctor. No Check Engine Soon. But my nose put out a lot of snot. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM